variants
also focussing
variants
also focussing
as in concentrating
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Recent Examples of focusing
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Unlike many of the new sushi bars that have come to Austin in recent years — Craft Omakase, Endo, Tare, Sushi by Scratch, Tsuke Edomae — Kinsho will offer an a la carte menu instead of solely focusing on omakase dinners.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Amtrak is focusing on Madison, Watertown and Pewaukee for potential stops, based on spacing of the cities and ridership potential – though Magliari noted no selections are final until the end of the planning process.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than focusing only on historical moments, Karma’s World shows how history lives on through everyday creativity, family traditions, music, and the freedom to pursue dreams.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Why YouTube is focusing on Shorts Short-form video has become one of the most addictive parts of social media, especially for teens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The jury, which includes both film and science professionals, presents the award to an outstanding feature film focusing on science or technology as a theme or depicting a scientist, engineer, or mathematician as a major character.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Romania’s Ana Bărbosu has also remained quiet on her social platforms, instead focusing on her ongoing freshman NCAA season with the Stanford Cardinal.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Spray on plants, focusing on the undersides of the leaves.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kevin Carter | Getty Images Shrinking sales For more than a decade, consumers have been buying fewer groceries from the inner aisles of the grocery store, instead focusing on the outer aisles with fresh produce and protein.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2026
Unlike many of the new sushi bars that have come to Austin in recent years — Craft Omakase, Endo, Tare, Sushi by Scratch, Tsuke Edomae — Kinsho will offer an a la carte menu instead of solely focusing on omakase dinners.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Amtrak is focusing on Madison, Watertown and Pewaukee for potential stops, based on spacing of the cities and ridership potential – though Magliari noted no selections are final until the end of the planning process.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than focusing only on historical moments, Karma’s World shows how history lives on through everyday creativity, family traditions, music, and the freedom to pursue dreams.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Why YouTube is focusing on Shorts Short-form video has become one of the most addictive parts of social media, especially for teens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The jury, which includes both film and science professionals, presents the award to an outstanding feature film focusing on science or technology as a theme or depicting a scientist, engineer, or mathematician as a major character.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Romania’s Ana Bărbosu has also remained quiet on her social platforms, instead focusing on her ongoing freshman NCAA season with the Stanford Cardinal.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Spray on plants, focusing on the undersides of the leaves.
—Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
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Machine operators are trained as skilled technicians, not line workers, supported by electrical, mechanical and optical engineers, all working in clean rooms and at control screens absent 1950s blast furnaces.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The method allows the creation of 3D objects with varying mechanical and optical properties — such as hardness and transparency — at the pixel level using a single, inexpensive material.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Institutional investors typically buy single-family homes to rent them out, often concentrating in suburban neighborhoods around major metro areas, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The group was founded in collaboration with the public health organization Institute for Public Strategies with the primary purpose of concentrating on the environment of Lemon Grove.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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The teaser also includes footage of Xavier and Magneto sharing what seems to be a tender moment as well as an emotional Cyclops unleashing a massive optic blast as what appear to be large legs possibly belonging to Sentinels lumber along in the background.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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But what if the NFL did away with the not-exactly-riveting TV coin toss while also making coaches think twice about wanting to receive the ball in overtime?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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What makes the best podcasts riveting?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two also conducted an ocular examination on one of Cardman's eyes, to assess how her retina, cornea, and lens have been affected by microgravity.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead of just printing the face of the dinosaur, the face line of the ocular nose tendon symbolizing the rabidity of ‘Dinozaurus’ is inserted inside the mesh to reproduce the three-dimensional shape.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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